Streaming

Deals: Postmedia Studios, ATN, Keshet International

Postmedia Studios partners with VEEPS to bring the live concert streaming service to Canada, ATN expands to 54 channels on Rogers, and more.

Sinking Ship starts production on YouTube series Lila Goes Viral

With original music and an influencer feel, this live-actioner is the Canadian studio’s answer to tackling climate storytelling without “doom, gloom and preaching,” says Sinking Ship’s Alexis Grieve.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: You remains top in demand for digital originals

HBO’s The Last of Us maintained top overall TV show demand for the third straight week.

Super Team Canada creators talk Cancon opportunities

Joel H. and Robert Cohen discuss their love letter to the country in Super Team Canada and growing opportunities for Canadian production.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: You demand leaps the week after its season five release

The Netflix thriller was followed by Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel and Disney+’s Andor.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Andor tops digital demand after season two premiere

HBO’s The Last of Us led Canadian demand for overall TV shows.

Netflix renews Geek Girl for a second season

Boat Rocker has acquired the rights to the show from Corus, including those for the first season, according to a release from Netflix.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: The Last of Us soars in Canadian demand

Netflix’s Black Mirror led Canadian demand on the digital originals chart in mid-April.

Deals: Paramount+, Farpoint, TVA

Paramount+ in Canada becomes the sponsor of Pacific Screenwriting Program’s Scripted Series Lab, Farpoint Films announces several international series sales, and more.

OUTtv launches on YouTube TV and Primetime in the U.S.

Beginning this week, YouTube subscribers can access OUTtv’s catalogue of series and films for US$5.99 monthly.

CosmoBlue Media to distribute Oh! Jazz platform in Canada

The jazz concert-focused platform will be available on the soon-to-be-launched CosmoGO.

Northwinds Productions’ Drink docuseries records Webby win

Other winners include the CBC podcast Personal Best and the indie game Balatro.